Very Good
#362 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 27% in state
Margaret Elementary
Elementary School · St Clair County · Odenville, AL
A St Clair County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Mustang Drive, Odenville, AL 35120
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 49 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Margaret Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,001/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Odenville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,279
Median home value
$210,900
Median rent
$967/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odenville Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–5 | 4.9 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Odenville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–2 | 5.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Ashville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 474 | Compare → |
| Moody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–3 | Not available | 784 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Clair County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #3 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margaret Elementary is listed in St Clair County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret Elementary
Margaret Elementary is a public elementary school in Odenville, AL, part of St Clair County, serving approximately 729 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret Elementary
What grades does Margaret Elementary serve?
Margaret Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Margaret Elementary?
Margaret Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret Elementary rank in AL?
Margaret Elementary ranks #362 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Margaret Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Margaret Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Margaret Elementary a charter school?
No, Margaret Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret Elementary a Title I school?
No, Margaret Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margaret Elementary?
57.5% of students at Margaret Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (205) 629-5034
- Area population (ZIP 35120)
- 17,735
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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